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The Message Of The Free World To Any Potential Palestinian Leadership Should Be A Simple One: Embrace Democratic Reform And We Will Embrace You.

Democratic Leaders, Whose Power Is Ultimately Dependent On Popular Support, Are Held Accountable For Failing To Improve The Lives Of Their Citizens. Therefore, They Have A Powerful Incentive To Keep Their Societies Peaceful And Prosperous.

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It Is Important To Remember That Some Of The Most Serious Thinkers Once Thought That Democracy Was Not Compatible With The Cultures Of Germany, Italy, Japan, Latin America And Russia.

Unfortunately, Little Attention Was Paid To How Arafat Ruled. In Fact, Some Saw The Harsh And Repressive Nature Of Arafat's Regime As Actually Bolstering The Prospects For Peace.